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Life Skills Projects
| Real Life Skills |
Real Employment and Life Skills Program |
| Cake Decorating |
Is there a special occasion coming up? Learn basic cake decorating techniques and then advance to create designs, borders, and flowers. |
| Computer |
Learn about how a computer works, using different types
of software programs, the Internet, and much more!
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| Crafts |
This project gives you a chance to be creative! Members
are required to complete three articles using different
techniques. The possibilities are endless! |
| Exploring 4-H |
Want to try a bit of everything? Learn about crafts,
foods, animals, the outdoors, communicating, and much
more, to help you choose future projects. A good choice
for cloverbuds and first year members. |
| First Aid |
In this project you can learn a variety of first aid
techniques, CPR, how to make a first aid kit, and what
to do in emergency situations. |
| Floriculture |
In this project, you can learn to grow your own flower
garden, start houseplants from cuttings, and learn to
make flower arrangements. |
| Foods |
This project gives you a chance to be creative! Members
are required to complete three articles using different
techniques. This possibilities are endless! |
| Garden |
Do you have a green thumb? This project will help you
learn to grow, maintain, and harvest your own vegetable
garden. |
| Heritage |
Trace your history! Research your family tree and explore
the crafts, foods, and other aspects of days gone by.
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Junior Leader |
The Sky's The Limit! This project is for senior members
who are looking for a challenge. It's designed to build
leadership skills by providing you with the chance to
lead any aspect of your club which interests you, such
as a project group, recreation, communication, etc. (For
members age 14 and older). |
| Outdoorsman |
Explore the Great Outdoors! Learn about trees, plants,
hiking, camping, wildlife, how to use a compass and
maps, and much more. |
| Photography |
Say cheese! Learn how to take different types of photos
of animals, people, landscapes, and special effects.
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| Scrapbooking |
Have boxes and boxes of photos - why not try this new
project and organize them into a scrapbook for everyone
to see.
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| Sewing |
Make the garments of your choice! Five levels are available
in this project so there's something for everyone -
from small household items to prom dresses and jackets.
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| Small Engines |
Have you ever wondered how engines work or how to fix
them? Learn about the parts of small engines, how they
are assembled, and troubleshooting.
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| Vet Science |
This is a challenging project for members interested
in learning about Veterinary Science. Topics covered
include the digestive system, respiratory system, immunology,
zoology, and public health. |
| Welding |
Learn types of welding equipment, safety procedures,
and how to make different types of welds.
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| Woodworking |
Do you want to learn to build things with wood? A table?
A birdfeeder? This project offers lots of choices for
both the beginner and experienced member.
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Livestock Projects
| Beef |
Members learn about selecting their calf, feeding, care,
showmanship, and about commercial beef production. Market
Steer project is also offered. |
| Dairy |
Learn about selecting a calf, nutrition, grooming, health, showmanship and how dairy farms operate.
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| Dog Obedience |
Take your dog through obedience classes to learn a variety of commands and behaviors.
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| Draft Horse |
In this project you can learn about nutrition, basic grooming, mane and tail braiding, showmanship, and the history of draft horses in Nova Scotia.
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| Goat |
Learn about various goat breeds, care, feeding, showmanship, and conformation. |
Light Horse
(English, Western, Basics) |
Giddy up! Learn about horse breeds, showmanship, general care, grooming, English or Western riding, and much more. A Light Horse Driving project is also offered.
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| Market Steer / Lamb / Turkey |
Learn about raising a market animal and sell it by auction at NS 4-H Show.
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| Miniature Horse |
Learn about raising and showing miniature horses. |
| Poultry |
Which came first - the chicken or the egg? Purchase chicks to raise, or hatch your own. Learn about care, feeding, housing, showmanship, and conformation. A Market Turkey project is also offered. |
| Rabbit |
This is an excellent choice for members looking for a small livestock project. Learn about fancy and utility rabbit breeds, care, and feeding, showmanship, and conformation. |
| Sheep |
In this project, learn about raising a lamb, nutrition, housing, management, clipping, wool production, and showmanship. Market Lamb project is also offered. |
| Waterfowl |
Learn about care, feeding, housing,
showmanship, and conformation of different breeds of
ducks. |
Other Projects Available (on a county basis)
(These projects may be available on a county basis but are not eligible for competition at the NS 4-H Show)
| Adventures in Agriculture |
Learn about the agriculture industry in Nova Scotia |
| Agricultural Ambassador Program |
A pilot project for senior 4-H members (14 years and older) |
| Environment |
Are you interested in helping the environment? Choose this project to learn about water, soil, energy, wildlife, chemicals, recycling, and what you can do in your home and community. |
| Fisheries |
This project covers the topics such as the fishing industry in Nova Scotia, fish identification, aquaculture, and sportfishing. |
| Oxen |
Learn about training oxen, feeding, showmanship, working
classes, and the importance of oxen in Nova Scotia's
history. |
| Self-Determined |
Create a project from an idea of your own. Plan, design,
carry out, and evaluate a project to fit your special
interest (For members age 14 and over). |
| Swine |
Learn about nutrition, care, management, housing, and
showmanship of swine. |
| Tractor |
In this project, members learn about different types
of tractors and how they work, and participate in driving
competitions. |
| Weeds |
Learn to identify, and collect common weeds of Nova
Scotia. Requirements include a plant collection, field
book, and specialty item. |
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